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Lords of Dogtown captures the sheer kinetic joy of skateboarding like no other movie (except, perhaps, Dogtown and Z-Boys , a documentary about the very skateboarders this movie depicts). Set in the mid-1970s in Venice, CA--a.k.a. Dogtown--the movie starts with three young aspiring surfers turned skateboarders: Stacy (John Robinson, Elephant), Jay (Emile Hirsch, The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys), and Tony (Victor Rasuk, Raising Victor Vargas). When alpha-stoner Skip (Heath Ledger, A Knight's Tale) recognizes the potential of skateboarding as a new sport, his surf shop becomes the centre of the boys' universe. They swiftly rise as skateboarding stars and find their brotherhood threatened by sex, money, fame, and ego--it's a common enough story, but director Catherine Hardwicke (Thirteen) has a gift for capturing the raw messiness of life. Lords of Dogtown seems to unfold haphazardly, yet every scene moves the increasingly dizzy rise (or fall) of each skater forward with headlong momentum. The excellent cast includes Rebecca De Mornay (Risky Business), Johnny Knoxville (Jackass: The Movie), and Nikki Reed (Thirteen). Lords of Dogtown, written by skater Stacy Peralta (and based on his own life), both celebrates the excitement of testosterone-fuelled recklessness and quietly reflects on the cost of getting what you want. --Bret Fetzer
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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Lords Of Dogtown is a compelling true story about the origins of pro skateboarding. Following the ups and downs of the three major stars to emerge from the 'Z-Boys' skate club, this movie documents the struggle that fame and recognition has on their once impeccable friendship. Tony, Stacy and Jay, three teenage boys with very different backgrounds but all sharing a passion for surfing, break into the pro skating world with their revolutionary moves, but only to find that the fame is not as appealing as it looks. The three boys are tested to the limits when they begin to shine at the sport and are flooded with potential sponsors, and faced with the difficult decision of whether or not to sell out their loyalty to Skip, their Team Leader, for fame and money. Not only is their relationship with Skip tested but their allegiance to each other is pushed past its limits; the attraction of fame, fortune and notoriety quickly breaks down their friendship and changes them in many ways.
Jay's story is a saddening journey depicting the effects a broken home can have on a teenage boy striving to support his incapable mother in any way possible and at the expense of his own dreams. Tony's story demonstrates the way a desperation for fame can negate the original passion and fun; transforming it into a constant trial and strife to be nothing but the best, despite who might get hurt in the process. Stacy, depicted as quite a mundane and questionably perfect teenager, takes a more understated and less glamorous journey to the top born out of his hard work and a sustained love of the sport.
The acting is brilliant, Emile Hirsch, Victor Rasuk and John Robinson are believable in their roles and carry the movie exceptionally well. Heath Ledger is also very impressive as Skip, the down trodden owner of the skate shop and Michael Angerano as Sid, pulls off his unfortunate story perfectly. The actors help to bring the story to life; give it energy and excitement with the help of a perfectly chosen soundtrack and beautiful scenery.
The movie is exceptional at displaying the pure, untouched energy of the youths, so much so that you can almost feel the rush the teenagers are feeling. It's a raw and beautiful emotion that is constantly existent throughout. The hard hitting break up of the friendship is excellently depicted, and although laced in tragedy, the ending is something beautiful and incredibly powerful reinforced by Sparklehorse's perfectly heartbreaking cover of Wish You Were Here. Highly recommend, whether a skateboarding fan or not.
Jay's story is a saddening journey depicting the effects a broken home can have on a teenage boy striving to support his incapable mother in any way possible and at the expense of his own dreams. Tony's story demonstrates the way a desperation for fame can negate the original passion and fun; transforming it into a constant trial and strife to be nothing but the best, despite who might get hurt in the process. Stacy, depicted as quite a mundane and questionably perfect teenager, takes a more understated and less glamorous journey to the top born out of his hard work and a sustained love of the sport.
The acting is brilliant, Emile Hirsch, Victor Rasuk and John Robinson are believable in their roles and carry the movie exceptionally well. Heath Ledger is also very impressive as Skip, the down trodden owner of the skate shop and Michael Angerano as Sid, pulls off his unfortunate story perfectly. The actors help to bring the story to life; give it energy and excitement with the help of a perfectly chosen soundtrack and beautiful scenery.
The movie is exceptional at displaying the pure, untouched energy of the youths, so much so that you can almost feel the rush the teenagers are feeling. It's a raw and beautiful emotion that is constantly existent throughout. The hard hitting break up of the friendship is excellently depicted, and although laced in tragedy, the ending is something beautiful and incredibly powerful reinforced by Sparklehorse's perfectly heartbreaking cover of Wish You Were Here. Highly recommend, whether a skateboarding fan or not.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I won't go into any great detail about the film as another reviewer has already covered it extensively. But what I will say is that if you started skating back in the 70s then this is a must see film. It's beautifully shot and the actors that play Tony, Jay and Stacey really have copied their styles perfectly. There is plenty of action and cameo roles by arguably the 3 most famous/notorious skaters of all time. I honestly can't see non skaters being as enthusiastic about the film but it's still worth seeing especially at the discounted price it is now available for.
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I thought this was the entertaining 'Dogtown and Z-Boys' documentary i watched in the cinema in 1999. I purchased the wrong dvd. Anyhoo regarding this dvd 'Lords of Dogtown', my dog has a higher IQ than the blokes who feature in this 'movie'.
The blokes in this movie come across as mono-dimensional, simple, unlikeable, quasi-autistic morons. Time now to buy Dogtown and Z Boys which is directed by the same person Stacy Peristalsis. Perhaps she is riding on the back of her first docu, and exteding it to Lords Of Dogtown.
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The blokes in this movie come across as mono-dimensional, simple, unlikeable, quasi-autistic morons. Time now to buy Dogtown and Z Boys which is directed by the same person Stacy Peristalsis. Perhaps she is riding on the back of her first docu, and exteding it to Lords Of Dogtown.
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Amazing
I remember getting this as a christmas present and i watched it as soon as i finished opening all my presents, absolute class, one of my favourite films, i might be abit bias... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mr. C. J. Davies
Good but not Great
This is pretty standard bio pic stuff about the skateboarding craze that hit the US in the 1970s. the cast is strong and the acting is excellent. Read more
Published 13 months ago by ekb
simply the best!
I really love this movie! I love everything 70s and Catherine really brought that 70s feel to life, the actors were right on spot and i could see they did a lot of research into... Read more
Published 17 months ago by AniAnhai
Locals Only
Lords of Dogtown is based on a true story highlighting the constant evolution of Skateboarding throughout the '70s and the Zephyr Team, that are recognised as one of the "original... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Ms. L. J. Braisby
An Excellent Film.
This is the true story of a group of young people who enjoy skateboarding. Written by Stacy Peralta who was one of the group it shows how skateboarding (and a bit of luck) changed... Read more
Published on 25 Aug 2009 by SJ6
Gnarly!
This film is excellent - real skateboarding, great performances, the late Heath Ledger plays his part brilliantly. Read more
Published on 5 Jun 2009 by Pilipala
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